JOHN J. SULLIVAN

John (Jack) Sullivan of Palm Coast, FL, entered into God's World after many years of illness. He was 75 years old and died Tuesday, April 16, 2013.

Jack was born in New York City on September 6, 1937 to parents, Jeremiah and Anna Gavin Sullivan, and was raised in the Bronx. He worked in construction as a truck driver and as a Teamster Foreman, retiring from Teamsters Local 282. He owned several bars and restaurants in Mt. Vernon, NY. Jack was a disabled veteran of the US Army, serving 26 months overseas, and was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans Association. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Loyal Order of Moose, and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wurtsboro, and Santa Maria Del Mar Church of Flagler Beach, FL. Jack also enjoyed traveling with his recreational vehicle, and loved to play cards, especially Texas hold'em poker.

Jack is survived by his loving wife, Patty Anne Sullivan of Palm Coast, FL; his brother, Gerald Sullivan and his wife, Margie of Toms River, NJ. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Frances Sullivan of NY, with whom he had four children: daughter, Frances and her husband, Richie; son, Jack; daughter, Mary and her husband, Nelson; son, Thomas and his wife, Margarite; including their 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Friends and family may gather Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st from 4 to 7 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, 111 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. His funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 22nd at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 180 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro with Fr. Peter Madori officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Wurtsboro.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home of Wurtsboro. www.kennyfuneralhome.com